Orlando Magic and their Reminderbands

Before the game with the Trail Blazers, team operations manager Rodney Powell pulled out some rubber bands he keeps in stock. Not just any rubber bands.

Wristbands Help Remember Fallen Teammate, Inspire Team.

16-year old Ben Lyman was killed on June 23rd when he dove 30 feet off a bridge over Bear River near Logan Utah. The accidental death stunned his teammates on the football team at Sky View High School, and they decided to dedicate their season in Ben’s honor. And what a season it has been.The Bobcats are 8-0 for the first time in school history, and will be one of the favorites to win their first state title in school history. The Bobcats wear custom wristbands from Reminderband that say, “Remember Ben,” and they tap his #25 jersey every time they step onto the field.

Reminderbands Help Children in Africa Stay Healthy and Happy

This month Reminderband® would like to focus on a group that has taken Reminderbands® to the next level and used them not only as a “reminder” but to support and uplift others.

10,000 bands sold for “Everybody’s Mayor”

About 10,000 black-and-gold rubber bracelets with the saying “Everybody’s Mayor … Bob O’Connor” were sold throughout the city. Proceeds from the $2 wristbands benefited the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Reminderband makes bands for Mayor O’Connor

In a matter of hours Friday, the regional chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society sold 5,000 black and gold silicone wristbands honoring Mayor Bob O’Connor, prompting the group’s officials to order 10,000 more.

Reminderband Featured in Local News Story

Less than a decade ago, no one could have imagined a small, local business could be a lucrative contender in the world market. But just a few years ago, no one had heard of companies like Reminderband, Pre-Auto, BatsBatsBats.com or AlarmingProducts.com either.

Falcons Fans Rewarded With Reminderbands for Donations

Blank pledges to donate $300,000

By George Henry Reporter
Date: Sep 9, 2005

FLWERY BRANCH - Falcons owner Arthur Blank pledges to donate $300,000 through his family businesses to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, but he wants every fan who attends the game to contribute as well.

WRIST SUPPORT Colored rubber bracelets embrace causes

Sunday, September 04, 2005
mlive.com
By Justin Schneider
jschneider@citpat.com — 768-4967
Wrists have been “talking” more than usual lately.

Ever since cyclist Lance Armstrong launched his “Livestrong” bracelets in an effort to raise money for cancer research, colored wristbands have been making numerous statements. Some have labeled them “idea bands” or “bracelets for a cause.”

News to use: How can you help victims of Hurricane Katrina? (Utah and Wristbands)

State and private organizations in Utah are mobilizing to help victims of Hurricane Katrina:
* State of Utah: A toll-free number and e-mail address have been established for people willing to volunteer their expertise to aid victims or help rebuild New Orleans. Call 1-866-873-2437 or e-mail katrinavolunteers@utah.gov.
* Rite-Aid: Customers of Rite-Aid stores in Utah can donate money at any checkout stand. Rite-Aid will forward the customer donations to the American Red Cross. The company’s foundation said Thursday it plans to send $250,000 to the Red Cross.
* The Regence Group: The Regence Group will donate $100,000 to American Red Cross. The Regence Group, the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Intermountain area, is an affiliation of four state Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans, including Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. Regence also will encourage and facilitate employee donations to local Red Cross organizations.
* Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort: Snowbird is accepting and matching donations to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Through Oct. 9, guests and employees will be able to make donations at the resort, which will match up to $10,000.
* Wristbands: Reminderband, the silicone wristband-maker based in Logan, will donate $100,000 in bands to a . . . project designed to earn $1 million for relief efforts.

Small Business Marketing and Fads

Scott Huskinson never imagined he’d fund his kids’ college tuition with silicone wristbands.

by Shannon McRae (Reprinted from Mybusinessmag.com)

Late last year, Huskinson noticed lots of people wearing yellow wristbands, a fund-raising effort for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which is dedicated to cancer research and education. After a few celebrities were photographed wearing the yellow bracelets, they quickly became a hot commodity: Forty-seven million LiveStrong wristbands were sold in the first year that they were available.